Associations to the word «Ileus»

Wiktionary

ILEUS, noun. (medicine) (pathology) (zoology) Partial or complete obstruction of the intestines, especially the ileum, causing colic, vomiting, constipation and often fever and dehydration.

Dictionary definition

ILEUS, noun. Blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley